9 Cool Things to Do in Providence

Some were surprised that Providence made "The New York Times" list of Places to Go in After all, the large (by New England standards) yet quaint Rhode Island city joined exotic locales such as Mozambique, Abu Dhabi, and Cesme in the ranking.

Slater Mill Historic Site in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is often considered the birthplace of American industrialism. Its founders were Quaker, including Moses Brown.

Old Jamestown Windmill: Rhode Island, United States Built in 1787 and in operation until 1896, the old Jamestown windmill stands high on Windmill Hill in the center of the island. It is a three-story octagonal structure with a domed cap or bonnet. The bonnet holds the sails and can turn to capture the wind from any direction